Anthony Davis gets EMOTIONAL sharing MONOLOGUE between Kobe Bryant and his daughter

During a recent interview, Anthony Davis fondly shared his favorite memory of Kobe Bryant.

Anthony Davis gets EMOTIONAL sharing MONOLOGUE between Kobe Bryant and his daughter

Anthony Davis and daughter Nala (Kim Klement, USA TODAY Sports/Reuters), Kobe Bryant (Getty Images)

Since the tragic passing of the legendary Kobe Bryant and his daughter, the NBA community has been deeply impacted, with several players experiencing emotional moments in front of the media. Recently, in a touching interview with FaZe Jsmooth, Anthony Davis opened up about his cherished memory of the former LA Lakers superstar.

Davis shared a heartwarming memory of his daughter, Nala, and Bryant. He recalled the precious encounter when Nala was just 7-8 months old. Davis revealed that they met Kobe at the gym, and to their surprise, Nala, who was usually reserved with strangers, instantly connected with the basketball legend.

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“I just had my daughter…Going to the gym, I was working out, and he was there. … he grabbed her…She never really wants anybody, but she just had so much joy, and she was so happy smiling, laughing with him. He was able to make her smile, make her laugh,” Davis fondly reminisced during the interview.

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Anthony Davis has openly expressed how Bryant’s inspiration has elevated his basketball game since their time together during the 2012 Olympics. Davis even dedicated the Lakers’ 2020 championship win to Kobe. This love also transcended to Davis’ daughter, Nala, who affectionately referred to Kobe as “my daddy’s friend” and lovingly called him “my uncle Kobe” when seeing pictures of the basketball legend.

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Anthony Davis’ inseparable bond with Kobe Bryant

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Kobe Bryant and Anthony Davis in the 2012 Olympics; Anthony Davis’ tattoo of the Black Mamba (images via Getty Images)

The chemistry between Anthony Davis and Kobe Bryant first blossomed during the 2012 Olympics, where they both represented the USA team and achieved a gold medal victory. Despite Davis being just 19 years old at the time, a unique bond formed between the two, with Kobe assuming the role of a big brother figure for the young talent.

He has consistently expressed utmost admiration for Bryant, emphasizing the significant impact the basketball legend had on his life and career. When Davis joined the Lakers in 2019, he maintained a close relationship with Bryant, seeking guidance and inspiration from him before and during games, which he believes played a crucial role in improving his performance over time. To honor Kobe’s memory and enduring influence, Davis got a black mamba tattoo on his right leg.

As Davis continues to carve out his path towards a legendary career, NBA fans are eagerly anticipating how the upcoming season will unfold for the Lakers, especially after some impressive off-season signings. With LeBron James still by his side and possibly in their final season together, Davis will undoubtedly be determined to make a strong championship run.

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